Tariffs, Equity, and Looking Ahead to Spring
The real estate market never sleeps, even in the depths of winter! As we bundle up against the snow and dream of spring gardens, I wanted to address some of your most pressing questions – especially about those tariff discussions making headlines. Let's dive into what this could mean for homeowners and buyers in our area, along with a peek at what's happening in our local market.
A lot has happened since we last touched base. I hope you are well, and surviving this snowy winter (I am starting to dream of spring).
I have been fielding a lot of questions in regards to what the tariff chatter would do to housing if implemented… so I want to start there.
First off, if you already own your home, it won’t hurt the equity you have. In fact, the average home equity value nation wide is $311,000 (as of January of 2025). This is nationally, so imagine what yours might be in the North East.
The tariffs being discussed that could impact housing: Canada, China, and Mexico. Think trees for framing, steel, and gypsum (the primary component in concrete). If you are wanting a new construction home, or planning big projects for the home you have, it might be a good idea to jump on in. I do expect to see prices go up if implemented, so why wait?
Our inventory is still very low, but I expect an active spring market! There seem to be a lot of people ready to move from their starter homes, which is a good sign for inventory. It is still a sellers market though, so if you are on the fence- now is the time.
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If you're nodding along, it might be time to look NORTH.
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I blinked and we are well into July. I hope you are having a beautiful summer. It has been great to see everyone supporting their community recreation programs- and I want to hear about why you are loving yours!! The real estate market is still going strong. Inventory is still low overall, but I am seeing an uptick in certain areas which is great news for buyers! For sellers, we are still seeing prices soar in certain areas. The difference is now, buyers aren’t just picking up any house. So preparing your home is critical. I am helping sellers up to 6 months prior to listing. Remember, my knowledge is your super power. Lastly, in response to all of the grant cuts that have taken place, I have launched a GIVE BACK program. All of my clients will have donations made in their name to a local non for profit of their choice. I can’t wait to help make our communities stronger. Stay tuned for event updates. Yoga in the Garden is coming soon, just trying to finalize the date. Keep having the best summer, and we will chat soon.